Electrical Engineer

Hitachi Energy; South Boston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

World-class development programs

Mentorship and technical training

Inclusive culture and collaboration

Job summary

Hitachi Energy is seeking a motivated Electrical Design Engineer to join our Power Transformer Engineering team in South Boston, Virginia. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of sustainable energy while working alongside a diverse and skilled global team.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 2–10 years of experience in electrical design. Responsibilities include designing electrical components for transformers and preparing customer documentation.

Qualifications

• 2–10 years of electrical design experience in power transformer manufacturing.
• Strong theoretical and hands-on knowledge of electrical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical components and systems for power transformers.
• Prepare customer documentation and manufacturing drawings.
• Collaborate across teams during design reviews.

Skills

Electrical design experience

AutoCAD

Working independently

Collaborative team work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Creo

Job description

Hitachi Energy is seeking a motivated Electrical Design Engineer

to join our Power Transformer Engineering team in South Boston, Virginia. This is an exciting chance to help shape the future of sustainable energy while working alongside a diverse, highly skilled global team.

At Hitachi Energy, we’re committed to delivering innovative transformer technologies that power industries and communities around the world. From the TXpert™ Ecosystem to advanced transformer solutions supporting an increasingly complex grid, we’re pushing boundaries to create lasting environmental, social, and economic impact.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving engineering challenges, and want to contribute to a cleaner energy future, this role offers the platform to grow, learn, and make a difference.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Design electrical components and systems for power transformers serving the North American market.
• Prepare customer documentation, manufacturing drawings, and bills of material.
• Contribute to internal design reviews and collaborate closely across teams.
• Apply market and sales strategies to develop transformer designs that meet customer needs.
• Utilize 2D and 3D design tools to support engineering deliverables.
• Share ideas openly and support an inclusive, collaborative team culture.
• Be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.

Your background

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering.
• 2–10 years of electrical design experience in power transformer manufacturing.
• Strong theoretical and hands‑on knowledge of electrical engineering principles.
• Experience using AutoCAD; familiarity with 3D tools such as Creo is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to work independently when needed and collaborate effectively within a diverse team.

More about us

• Join a global leader committed to innovation, sustainability, and shaping the future of energy.
• Grow your career through world‑class development programs, mentorship, and technical training.
• Experience an inclusive culture where your ideas and contributions make a real impact.